Classic Trials

Hi, I don't know whether I'm in the right section for this but can anyone recommend someone who can re-chrome my fork stanchions off a 1979/80 Montesa 349? I'm in the Nottingham area. Thanks in anticipation. Andrew

This might be a rare bike, but £ 17,000 !? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/132115175837

Does anyone know if there's an age restriction for schoolboy/girls to ride in robregordo?

Hi, Wounder if any of you may have a clue how this rider is? http://i633.photobucket.com/albums/uu54/pa...0_BantamBSA.jpg The photo came from a French classic website, but unfortunatley I dont remember the address, apologize. Pat

I've been building a 350 Matchless springer from roadster parts that i've gathered up over the years, but have been looking at swapping out the frame for one made by Progressive Classic Products. Have any of you tried these or know of any that are in use? it looks to meet the current Scottish rules, but would need to work for the rest of the year as well!

Any experiences of DIY zinc and/or nickel plating at home? Plenty of videos on YouTube. Success or failure? Tips and hints appreciated. Early Sammy Miller High Boy frames. Chrome or nickel? Can you nickel plate over chrome? Can you nickel plate over old, sound nickel plating?

Maybe you have seen them before, but there are some nice photos here. Some old friends........: http://oldtrial.moto-blog.com/album-1039.html Thanks to Bonaigua

I ride in the US and have a 1987 Beta TR 34 and a Fantic 240 Pro. One has to go as I set the spring lineup of bikes to ride this year. I am not a serious trials rider. Go to a 2-4 meets a year, ride novice and in my yard. I do it because it's fun and it helps so much with enduro, hare scrambles etc. Both bikes are in about the same shape. The Fantic my be a little nicer. The Beta is the best balancing bike and is a better pure trials bike. I think parts are much harder to find though. Worry that a crank or ignition failure might finish off the Beta. I like to ride really technical trails with lots of logs, off camber tight turns. Might run 12-14 miles in an afte…

Hi Guys, I hope you can help this newbie. I have just purchased my first classic trials a montesa mh200.. it is in good condition and had a lot of money spent by the previous owner. We took it out yesterday to put it through it paces and although it has started first kick every time up to now it ceased to run mid way through our session. I had a look today and it seems the plug was very wet and not sparking. I cleaned the plug and it briefly fires then its soaking wet again. I have stripped the carb 4 times today to double check there is no blocked jets etc and the float needle seems to be working correctly. I feel it could be ignition related as the spark …

Hi there I am new to trials and I'm going to build a bantam to compete with.One of the problems I have encountered is lack of information about the humble bantam.My main problem is what forks to use,I want to run it in Pre 65's in Scotland(not the 2 day) but would like to know if I could use trail bike forks and yokes(XL,TS) or does it have to be std. or period. cheers Brian

I'm still restoring my late model Dalesman trials (circa. 1973 - the one with the Sachs engine). Does anyone have photos showing the original design of both the chainguard & the chain tensioner ...... or even better, have spare ones for sale? Also trying to find front & rear black 'VF' mudguards. Have attached the only good photo I've found of this model of trials bike but any others would be much appreciated. Thanks.

Due to a lack of entries our pre-67 trial at Butser Lime Works, this Sunday 26th February has been cancelled due to lack of entries.

hi just bought a c15 engine distriputor type.thinking of putting it in oif b25 frame to do a few small club events.going to strip engine to check any usfull suggestions without braking bank.will fit elecronic ignition.cant find engine number.

How do people machine brake shoes to fit a drum brake for full surface contact ? Pictures of any jigs ?

Hi I've a very good condition Montesa 172, engine is sweet.....but can't get the gearchange sorted...... I was thinking of either selling on as is, or possibly change the engine ??...... Ideally I would like to keep in line with the era (i.e I don't want to put a modern chinese copy 125 in), and ideally keep as a 2T. Anyone any experience or advice on most appropriate, with minimal modification (although I've no problem with sorting some fabrication work) cheers John

Don't get excited - just a question. Missed the show at Telford due to work. Did anybody photograph any of the Majesty stuff?

Can anyone ID this (Villiers) cylinder that came in the box of bits with my Cheetah. There are a few pictures of the same cylinder on this link. There's a 5/16" thick phenolic spacer below the cylinder and it has a chrome bore. Regards David

Hi Guy's Chris has lost his long 14 year battle with cancer and sadly passed away yesterday. Out thoughts are with his wife and daughter Sarah, who has kept me informed over the last few weeks since Chris was unable to mail me, has he did on a regular basis. Chris was one of the stars of Midlands

As some of you know i am heavily involved with a couple of local Classic Clubs and have stood on my soapbox on many occaisions in the past about Classic trials etc. Well one of the Clubs is having big problems with small entries. Basically if things dont soon change the club will have to either use one venue only or close. The Club needs approx 35 entries minimum to break even at most venues. Ok some are more expensive, Bracken Rocks etc, than others, typically Carsons Fm, but the Club has been making a loss of late and this can not and will not continue. So what to do ? Raise entry fees ? well they are currently

HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERY ONE Could any one recommend a supplyer of stainless steel rims and spokes for my triumph tiger cub wheel rebuilds ..or even better some one who could supply and rebuild I have not been successfull in sourceing any local .. advise apppreciated